Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest on the increase in AI lobbying

Big Tech and AI lobbying 'skyrockets' under Trump—and experts are sounding the alarm

Raw Story: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said AI companies see lobbying as increasingly worthwhile, boosting spending because it raises their odds of shaping favorable laws as potential gains grow. Overall, Big Tech and AI firms spent a record $71 million lobbying in 2025, gaining regulatory wins under the Trump administration.